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Yesterday afternoon and last evening the exhibition of poultry at the Skating Rink was visited by a large number of people. The eighteenth annual dinner of the Society was held at the Trocadero last night, Mr. R. E. Bannister (VicePresident^ being in the chair. Among the toasts honoured were those of the "Kew Zealand .Parliament" fpiopo^pd by Mr. W. Gill, and responded to by tne Hons. J. G. Ward ana W. a Walker), "Our Condngents," "Tho Judges," " The Wellington Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society," "Kindred Associations," and " Success to the Poultry Ex- j pert." During the evening the Hon. J. G. Ward, on behalf of local poultry breeders, presented Mr. L. J. Carmine, the hard-working Secretary of the Society, with a salad bowl and other souvenirs of their appreciation of his services, and suitable recognition was also made of the services of Mr. W. B. M'Kenzie, the Assistant Secretary. A most enjoyable evening was spent, vocal items being given by the Meistersingers, Mr Feldwick, Mr. E. J. Hill, and others. The Poultry Show will close after tonight. In the incubator competition for the machine hatching out the most chicks during the show, Mr. W. J. Haines's machine, with 105 eggs, 95 of which were hatched out, took first prize, and Haines and Co.'s exhibit, 20 eggs, hatching out 18 chicks, was awarded second honours. The Colonial Secretary's professed desire to " improve the status " of the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce has been interpreted in an amusing way in at least one of the sister colonies. Let the following JettPr, received yesterday by the Secretary of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce from the Adelaide Chamber bear witness: — "Dear Sir — I understand that the Government have introduced, or are about to introduce, a Bill to your Parliament giving all Chambers of Commerce in New Zealand recog1 nition at State functions. Kindly let me have full details, with a copy of the proposed Bill'. — (Signed) John Creswell. P.S. — Please let me know if this includes the right of private entree to Government House." ' j In the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, Henry Bender, master of the harbour steamer Louie, was fined £3 and costs 21s for having navigated his vessel without lights in Wellington harbpur on the night of the 4th instant. The evidence showed that the steamer Rotomahana narrowly escaped a collision with the Louie owing to the latter showing no light. Mr. Myers prosecuted for the Customs Department. A marriage of interest to Wellingtonians was celebrated at Timaru last Satur- | day. The contracting parties were Miss Ada H. Martin, youngest daughter of Mr. J. Martin, of Adelaide road, Wellington, and Mr. VV. Casb.e, also of tms city. The bride was given away by her brother, Air. J. W. H. Alartin, of Kaitoke, and' was attired in cream figured lusLre. Miss A. Smith, of Timaru, attended the bride, and Mr. Buckley Joyce, late of Wellington, acted as best man. The Rev. J. N. Buttle was the officiating clergyman The presents included two from the New town Trinity Guurch choir and Sunday-school, of which the bride was a member. During the dinner of the Wellington Poultry, Pigeon., and Canary Association at the Trocadero last night additional trophies were added to the Society's already 1-ang list by Mr. W. F. Shortt (who presented a silver cup, valued at £15 15s, for competition at future shows for canaries), Mr. F. Townsend (who presented a trophy, value £5 ss, for white Leghorns), Mr. B. £. Bannister (a trophy value £5 5s for any class the Society may select), and the Secretary, Air. L. J. Carmine (who gave one of £5 5s for the best Game Bantam in the show). In the Supreme Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Levin and Co. sued Christina Fulton, Wm. Fulton, and J. J. Corry and Co. for £462 10s. Plaintiffs "alleged that in August last Wm. Fulton and Uorry and Co., of Blenheim, as agents for Airs. • Fulton, contracted to sell them 50 tons of flax at £17 15s per ton f.o.b. at B.enheim ; that relying on the contract they agreed to re-sell the flax ; that Mrs. Fu-ton repudiated the contract, and in consequence plaintiffs were obl.ged to purchase 50 tons of flax elsewhere at £27 per ton. They ask for judgment for the difference between the contract price and the amount which they had been compelled to pay in order to fLI thtir order. ' The deience was a denial that any contract had been entered into. Alessr3. H. Ds Bell and Myers ware for the plaintiffs, Mr. Skerreti; for Corry and Co., and Mr. Al'Callum for Airs. Fulton and Wm. F^ulton. Judgment was reserved. Examinations in first aid to injured have been held recently under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Association. In Dr. Chappie's class, 'examined by Dr. James, five of the second and third year candidates obtained over 90 marks- out of a possible 100. The names of the successful students are as follows : — Messrs. J. J. P. Brown, J. Besant, C. Campbell, J. J. Esson, R. Fletcher, E. C. Gilbert, J. Hollis, C. T. Jeffreys, D. A. Jenkins, B. Lynneberg, R. P. Stewart, J. R. Wills, and A. J. Will, The following members of the police class, instructed by Dr. Teare, were successful ip passing an examina-, tion conducted by Dr. Anson:— .-W. E. Lewis, W. Paul, J. Bagrie, J. T. Burke, T. J. Brown, H. J. Cattanach, H. Cox, and J. Doyle. Alessrs. Harcourt and Co. publish a new list of city properties, in which will be found a choice selection of houses, centrally situated, and offered on easy terms. If a sufficiency of teams enter, the promoters of the International Tug-of-war have decided to give the losing teams a percentage of the gate receipts, or else a certain sum, and in addition will give a benefit night, when the whole of the takings, less expenses, will be divided amongst the various teams. These concessions should induce large entries from teams, for in addition they will compete for £80 in ca&h and ten medals. Entries close on Alonday, 30th July, with the Secretaries. Professor Easterfield will read a paper on " The Chemistry of Tutu " before the Wellington Philosophical Society next Tuesday evening. A speed examination is to be held next Saturday by the Wellington Shorthand Writers Association at the Education Board Buildings. Without philosophy we should De littie^ above the . lower animals. It is true philosophy to seek the best, and Black Swan Butter is the best obtainable. — Advt. - "It draws like a magnet," This has always been the opinion of the public in regard to C. Smith's great end of season sale. Extraordinary bargains must draw, and this is the secret as to why C. Smith's groat sale is always a success. — Advt. O. Smith's great end of season sale commences on Tuesday, 24th July. In case you forget it I repeat that C. Smith's jrrcat end of season sale commences on Tuesday, 24th July. Tell your friends that O. Smith's great end of season sale commences on Tuesday, 24th July. — Advt. Notw thstanding the great advance in all kinds of drapery goods, C. Smith intends to slaughter as usual. The sale can only last a few weeks, and the reductions will be smart and decisive. — Advt. Make 0. Smith's great sale your first place of call on Tuesday morning, and have first pick of the hundreds of bargains which have been reduced for this »necial occasion.— Advt.

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Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 18, 21 July 1900, Page 4

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